Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is SPS like USP?
The University Scholars' Programme (USP) is targetted at students with wide, cross-faculty interests. SPS is designed for students with a passion in Science, who have broad, cross-departmental interests. So, if you're interested in arts and science, USP might be right for you, while if you're extremely interested in science, with interests in, say, physics, biology and chemistry, then SPS might be better for you.

Q. I am the world's biggest biology/chemistry/physics/maths nut. Is SPS for me?
If you are extremely passionate about a single subject in Science, there are a number of other opportunities (such as the UROPS) which would allow you to target your interests more specifically and still get a much broader experience than the average undergraduate. If you are interested in working on multidiscplinary subjects, which cross the line between physics and chemistry, or chemistry and biology, or biology and material science, then SPS might be for you.

Q. I have rotten grades. Do I still have a chance?
Yes. The most important thing we look for is passion, not grades. Several SPSians have struggled through NUS with below-average grades, but having gotten published while at NUS, they have gone on to some of the best graduate schools in their fields of studies in the world.

Q. I would like to learn more about SPS, but the question I want to ask hasn't been asked here.
You can get in touch with us via the Contact Us page. Undergraduates are standing by!